A. Lee Martinez (born January 12, 1973) is an American fantasy and science fiction author. He has been a member of the DFW Writers' Workshop since 1995. He currently resides in Terrell, Texas.
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.jpg) A. Lee Martinez at the 2014 SoonerCon | |
| Born | January 12, 1973 El Paso, Texas, U.S. |
| Occupation | Author |
| Genre | Comic fantasy, urban fantasy, science fiction, horror |
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Biography
editA. Lee Martinez was born in El Paso, Texas on January 12, 1973. In 1991, he started writing when he was around 17 years old and graduated from Gadsden High School in Anthony, New Mexico, northwest of El Paso, just across the state line. He has written eleven published fantasy novels. His books have been translated into five languages.
Martinez's first published novel, Gil's All Fright Diner (2005), was awarded a 2006 Alex Award,[1] an award given to ten books written for adults that have special appeal to young adults, ages 12 through 18. Gil's also had a featured review in Publishers Weekly. His fourth novel, The Automatic Detective, also received a featured review in Publishers Weekly.
A. Lee Martinez's other fantasy novels are In the Company of Ogres (2006), A Nameless Witch (2007), Too Many Curses (2008), Monster (2009), Divine Misfortune (2010), Chasing the Moon (2011), Emperor Mollusk Versus The Sinister Brain (2012), Helen and Troy's Epic Road Quest (2013), The Last Adventure of Constance Verity (2016), and Constance Verity Saves the World (2018). Except for the Constance Verity series, all novels are stand-alone-books set in individual universes.
Martinez released a three-part short story after the release of Gil’s All Fright Diner titled "Cranky Dead".[2] The short story is based in the town of Rockwood where Gil’s All Fright Diner took place. Registration to the A. Lee Martinez forum is required to access the short story.
In 2019 it was announced that The Last Adventure of Constance Verity would be adapted into a feature motion picture starring Awkwafina from Legendary Entertainment with Atsuko Hirayanagi set to direct.[3][4]
Published works
editNovels
edit- Gil's All Fright Diner (2005, ISBN 0-7653-1471-1)
- In the Company of Ogres (2006, ISBN 0-7653-5457-8)
- A Nameless Witch (2007, ISBN 0-7653-1548-3)
- The Automatic Detective (2008, ISBN 0-7653-1834-2)
- Too Many Curses (2008, ISBN 0-7653-1835-0)
- Monster (2009, ISBN 978-0-316-04126-3)
- Divine Misfortune (2010, ISBN 978-0-316-04127-0)
- Chasing The Moon (May 2011, ISBN 978-0-316-09355-2)
- Emperor Mollusk Versus The Sinister Brain (Mar 2012, ISBN 978-0-316-09352-1)
- Helen and Troy's Epic Road Quest (Jul 2013, ISBN 978-0-316-22643-1)[5]
- The Last Adventure of Constance Verity (July 2016, ISBN 978-1481443517)
- Constance Verity Saves the World (July 2018, ISBN 978-1-4814-4354-8)
- Constance Verity Destroys the Universe (March 2022, ISBN 978-1-4814-4357-9)
Collections
edit- Robots versus Slime Monsters (2013, ISBN 978-1-63315-655-5)
Short stories
edit- "Black Magic and Silver Bullets" (1997, A. Lee Martinez' official website) (in 2010 considered a lost story[6] - but since found)
- "Nigh Omnipotent" (1998, A. Lee Martinez' official website) (also once lost)
- "Cranky Dead, Part 1" (September 5, 2006, A. Lee Martinez' official website)
- "Cranky Dead, Part 2" (October 5, 2006, A. Lee Martinez' official website)
- "Cranky Dead, Part 3" (March 3, 2007, A. Lee Martinez' official website)
- "The Hard Holiday" (2007)
- "The Innsmouth Nook" (2010, can be found in Death's Excellent Vacation[7])
- "The Devil and Danny Webster" (2015, A. Lee Martinez' official website)
References
edit- ^ "Alex Award". Archived from the original on 5 February 2008. Retrieved February 4, 2008.
- ^ "The Cranky Dead Short Stories". Archived from the original on July 24, 2008. Retrieved February 6, 2008.
- ^ "Awkwafina to Star in 'The Last Adventure of Constance Verity' Film Adaptation at Legendary". Deadline Hollywood. 13 August 2019.
- ^ "Atsuko Hirayanagi To Direct Legendary's 'The Last Adventures Of Constance Verity' Starring Awkwafina". Deadline Hollywood. April 29, 2021. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
- ^ "A Lee Martinez - Helen and Troy's Epic Road Quest cover art and synopsis reveal!". Upcoming4.me. 30 November 2012. Archived from the original on 6 January 2013. Retrieved 30 November 2012.
- ^ "A Critical Comment | A. Lee Martinez - Author of Divine Misfortune, Monster & more!". Archived from the original on 2012-12-01.
- ^ Harris, Charlaine; Kelner, Toni L. P., eds. (Aug 2010). Death's Excellent Adventure.
- Williams, J.R. (July 24, 2010). "Officials unanimously vote to keep book on shelves; Novel 'Gil's All Fright Diner' reviewed after parent questioned its content". The Northern Virginia Daily. Archived from the original on 2010-07-28.
- August 5, 2006 interview with A. Lee Martinez by Dark, But Shining
- November 15, 2006 interview with A. Lee Martinez by Matt Staggs of Skullring.org
- Podcast of October 10, 2007 interview with A. Lee Martinez[permanent dead link] by The Dead Robots' Society
- Interview With A. Lee Martinez on Monster by Orbitbooks
- Blog Article On Gil’s All Fright Diner by A. Lee Martinez
- January 12, 2008 interview with A. Lee Martinez by Bibliophile Stalker
External links
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